3 templates that land freelance work from LinkedIn

Freelance jobs show up everywhere now, but LinkedIn has quietly become one of the best places to find real, paid work. If you get the urge to throw your laptop out the window every time you try to message a hiring manager, trust me - you’re not alone.

Outreach is tough. The person on the other end doesn’t know you. Most of the time, sending a message can feel like tossing it straight into the void. It’s easy to feel discouraged when you don’t get replies. Don’t let it stop you. The key is to keep tweaking your approach until something sticks.

This resource is designed to make that process a little less painful.

Inside, you’ll find three message templates I’ve used myself for cold outreach on LinkedIn. Each one has led to paid work. They’re not one-size-fits-all scripts, but proven starting points.

Don’t just copy and paste either, make them yours. Add your details, tweak the tone, and show you’re a real person who’s serious about your craft.

You’ll notice the templates vary in style. I always check out the person’s profile or company and then pick a template that fits best. You should too.

Download these, use them as a shortcut, and start sending LinkedIn messages that actually get replies.